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KB57 ZZU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

249,053 mi
Last recorded249,053 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 ZZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 249,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 238,225 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 227,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 216,852 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 207,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 199,472 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 199,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 192,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 184,917 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 177,459 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 169,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 160,596 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 152,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 152,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 149,813 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 132,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 132,073 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 121,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 108,298 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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KB57 ZZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB57 ZZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KB57 ZZU registered?

KB57 ZZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KB57 ZZU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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